ἘΝΤΕΥΞΙΣ, ἐντευξις
ENTEUXIS, enteuxis
Sounds Like: en-TEF-xis
Translations: intercession, a petition, a prayer, supplication, an appeal
From the root: ἘΝΤΕΥΞΙΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to an appeal, petition, or supplication, often made to a superior authority or to God. It specifically implies approaching someone to make a request or plea, often on behalf of another person, hence 'intercession'. It can be used in contexts of prayer or formal requests.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G1783 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 16 — 2:58
The Shepherd of Hermas — Commandments
The Shepherd of Hermas — Parables
From the same root
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